Most Gut-wrenching card you had to sell...

[e107collector]

I passed up on buying a Washington Times Ty Cobb in the early 90's, for around $7500. I never saw another one since.

Oh well.

Happy New Year to all!!

Tony

[dabigyankeeman]

At a time i needed money, i sold my absolute favorite most meaningfull card that i owned, my 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle (PSA-2). I was miserable for many many years until i was finally able to replace it. But now i am happy because its been replaced by a virtually equal card (its only a PSA-1 but i love it).

I have learned my lesson though, and in the future, if i ever have to, i will sell my entire collection but keep that '52 Mantle.

[tbob]

Coupons are tough, 3rd series are scarce, overprints are rare, and this was a Cobb in really nice shape. Probably the biggest regret....

[Gradedcardman]

In 1998 I sold my childhood collection including a T206 set with the Magie. The Magie just sold in the REA 2011 auction. I am working on getting that set back. It also had a beautiful Eddie Collins Carolina Brights Back in nice shape !!

[Cardboard Junkie]

Ugh.....talk about opening old wounds. All your stories are heartbraking. My big regret was trading a 33 Goudey Ruth #149 Ex+ for a Kaline Rookie! Ouch! dave, happy new year everyone

[Section103]

I get pretty sad whenever I think about ditching my HOF collection. It wasnt loaded with immaculate cards, but the loss of the whole set is tough. The T206 Young and Mathewson were probably the hardest.

[Ladder7]

More than images of athletic men. This is this far more heart wrenching than discussing old girlfriends.


I remember trading an Orr rookie for a fresh '67 Yaz. What helps lessen the sting, all my cards were scratched and dinged from flipping.

[Ease]

Originally Posted by Ladder7

More than images of athletic men. This is this far more heart wrenching than discussing old girlfriends.

So True!

When I was 12-13, I took my dad's prized Nolan Ryan rookie, with his knowledge and (begrudging) blessing, to the hole in the wall card store at the mall (remember those?) and sold it for $150 or so. No doubt in my mind that card was an 8 or better in a slab today, it was crispy clean. Thinking back on it now hurts me more than any woman ever has lol.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by e107collector

I passed up on buying a Washington Times Ty Cobb in the early 90's, for around $7500.

this hurts just to hear.